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polish

[pol-ish] / ˈpɒl ɪʃ /






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“It’s a truly excellent group of players. We got through a very tough qualifying phase, which I think helped polish the team,” said Mark Gleeson, a journalist specializing in African soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

With “The Sheep Detectives,” the film’s polish is its purpose.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

She said she recognised her mother's from her red nail polish.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“That disconnect risks making the acquisition feel less like brand expansion and more like an effort to polish Shein’s image,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“Hey, nail polish and paint are practically the same thing!” she counters.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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